To all you veterans of the HS marching band scene, your time is coming to an end. It's already mid-March and you'll soon be turning your heads toward college.
However, your last four years of experience should not be overlooked. Tell us what your experience has meant to you. Best/Worst stories from those days of learning drill, rehearsing tunes, pranks during band camp. Leave your legacy for the next great band student.
In hopes that your memories will only expand during college, here are some reasons to make sure you keep practicing this summer and sign up for band this next fall.
Reasons to be in College Band:
- Instant Friends! -freshmen may worry about meeting people when they step on campus, but it doesn't need to be you. You have 150 new friends instantly.
- Some extra cash! -it's true! Some college bands pay their band members a small amount to put in that extra time along side studying. If you plan to work anyway, why not make one source of income doing what you already love?
- De-stresser! -When you have your nose in books all day, you wake up from your afternoon nap thinking about your next test, what could help you de-stress and relax better than playing a great piece of music? Besides, Harvard even links Music and Arts Education with improved student performance, so replace that nap with your band class.
MYTH: College bands practice more that HS bands. It can be hard to imagine fitting all those classes, studying, band class and practice time into your schedule. But when you think about how much practicing you are doing in HS, you are better prepared than you think. Most college bands practice fewer hours than High School bands.
Tell us about your experiences in college band.
Are you one of those lucky paid college band students?
How many hours does your college or HS band practice a week?